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Fran Merida and Carlos Vela (Arsenal). Olympiacos 1: 0 Arsenal, UEFA Champions League
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Fran Merida and Carlos Vela (Arsenal). Olympiacos 1: 0 Arsenal, UEFA Champions League
Fran Merida and Carlos Vela (Arsenal). Olympiacos 1:0 Arsenal, UEFA Champions League, Group H, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athens, 9/12/2009. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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In this image from the UEFA Champions League match between Olympiacos and Arsenal, taken at Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Athens on the 9th of December in the 2009-10 season, we find two pivotal figures for Arsenal FC: Fran Merida and Carlos Vela. The tension in the air is palpable as Merida and Vela, both in the prime of their careers, focus intently on the game, their expressions a mix of determination and concentration. Merida, a Spanish midfielder, had only recently joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid, bringing with him a wealth of experience and talent. Vela, a Mexican forward, was also a new addition to the team, having been signed from Salamanca CF UDS. Both players were eager to make an impact in their first European campaign with Arsenal. The atmosphere at Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium was electric, with the home crowd urging their team on as they sought to secure a victory against the English giants. The pressure was on Arsenal to perform, and Merida and Vela were determined to help their team deliver a winning performance. Despite the challenges they faced, Arsenal managed to keep a clean sheet, with a solitary goal from Andrey Arshavin securing the three points for the Londoners. Merida and Vela played crucial roles in the victory, with their skill, determination, and teamwork on full display. This image serves as a reminder of the excitement and tension that comes with European football, as well as the talent and dedication of two young players who were instrumental in Arsenal's success during the 2009-10 season.
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